Jujutsu Zero Cursed Technique Tier List (January 2026) Complete Guide

Updated by Nikhil Desai
January 2, 2026
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Welcome to the most comprehensive Jujutsu Zero Cursed Technique tier list available! As a dedicated Jujutsu Zero player who has spent countless hours testing every technique in raids, PvP battles, and grinding sessions, I’m here to give you the ultimate guide to mastering cursed techniques in 2026.

Whether you’re a beginner just starting your journey or a veteran sorcerer looking to optimize your build, this tier list will help you make the right choices for your playstyle. I’ve personally tested each technique across all game modes and analyzed their performance in different scenarios to bring you accurate rankings that actually work in practice.

Quick Reference: Jujutsu Zero CT Rankings Overview

Tier	Cursed Techniques	Best Use Case	Difficulty
S-Tier	Shrine, Limitless, Disaster Tides	Endgame Raids, PvP	High
A-Tier	Disaster Flames, Blood Manipulation, Star Rage	All-around content	Medium
B-Tier	Ratio, Straw Doll	Beginner-friendly, Secondary CT	Low
C-Tier	Cursed Speech	Support role	Low
D-Tier	Exploding Flesh	Avoid using	Very Low

S-Tier Cursed Techniques: The Meta Definers

Shrine (Special Grade)

Shrine stands as one of the most devastating cursed techniques in Jujutsu Zero, offering incredible DPS potential that can outdamage even Limitless when built correctly. What makes Shrine exceptional is its versatility across all game modes and its relatively straightforward learning curve compared to other Special Grade techniques.

Key Strengths:

Cleave provides excellent range and speed for raid bosses
Dismantle offers quick damage combo extensions in PvP
Web Slam delivers massive AOE damage for PVE farming
Fuga allows safe ranged damage during boss encounters

Why Shrine Dominates: Shrine’s moves are faster and more forgiving than Limitless, making it perfect for players who want consistent high damage without the complexity of managing Domain Expansion mechanics. With a full Offense tree crit build, Shrine can potentially outdamage every other technique in the game.

Best CT Combo: Pair Shrine with Limitless for maximum versatility, or Disaster Flames for pure damage output.

Limitless (Special Grade)

Limitless is currently the only cursed technique with a Domain Expansion, making it uniquely powerful in both PvP and PvE scenarios. The ability to stun NPCs and massively slow players with Unlimited Void gives Limitless unmatched crowd control potential.

Essential Moves:

Reversal Red: Fast AOE burst perfect for raids and PvP combos
Lapse Blue: Excellent for grouping enemies in PvE farming
Maximum Blue: Devastating AOE for PvP encounters
Hollow Purple: Ultimate burst tool with incredible range and damage
Unlimited Void (Domain Expansion): Game-changing crowd control ability

Unlocking Domain Expansion: You’ll need Domain Fragments from Raid Chest rewards, then reach Mastery 100 before purchasing it in the Technique menu. This requires significant grinding but is absolutely worth it.

Best CT Combo: Shrine + Limitless creates the most versatile endgame build currently available.

Disaster Tides (Special Grade)

Disaster Tides has emerged as the top-tier technique in Update 1, offering faster skill execution than both Shrine and Limitless while maintaining superior damage output. This technique excels in all content types and has become the go-to choice for competitive players.

Devastating Moveset:

Flooding Jet: Multi-hit beam damage with excellent range
Downstream Beam: Sky-to-ground beam with stun capabilities
Upstream: Trapping mechanism that knocks enemies airborne
Geyser Barrage: Massive wave attack with incredible damage potential

Why Disaster Tides Reigns Supreme: The combination of faster animations, higher damage output, and excellent crowd control makes Disaster Tides the most well-rounded technique in the current meta. It’s particularly effective in raids where quick execution matters most.

A-Tier Cursed Techniques: Strong Contenders

Disaster Flames (Special Grade)

Disaster Flames delivers pure DPS that rivals S-tier techniques when built correctly with full crit rate and crit damage. While it lacks the utility of Shrine or Limitless, its raw damage output is undeniable.

Fire-Powered Arsenal:

Molten Ray: Easy-to-land ranged damage for safe raid DPS
Flame Fields: Fast AOE perfect for PvP encounters
Meteor Smash: High-damage raid ability (difficult to land in PvP)
Maximum Meteor: Devastating ultimate with easier PvP application

Build Requirement: Disaster Flames reaches S-tier potential only with a full Offense tree crit build. Without proper investment, it remains solidly in A-tier.

Blood Manipulation (Grade 1)

Blood Manipulation stands as the best non-Special Grade technique, offering excellent range, AOE, and single-target damage. While more challenging to master than other techniques, its damage potential justifies the learning curve.

Vicious Moveset:

Blood Whip: High-damage melee skill (high risk, high reward)
Blood Rain: Quick AOE damage with good range
Blood Orbs: Safe distance damage (requires channeling)
Piercing Blood: Pushes Blood Manipulation toward S-tier viability

Why It’s A-Tier: Despite being Grade 1, Blood Manipulation can outperform some Special Grade techniques in skilled hands. The high skill ceiling keeps it from S-tier, but dedicated players will find immense value here.

Star Rage (Grade 1)

Star Rage offers the safest DPS option for raid content, making it perfect for players struggling with harder raid difficulties. Its excellent range allows for safe kiting while maintaining consistent damage output.

Cosmic Arsenal:

Bullet: Long-range damage perfect for raid kiting
Punch: Reliable DPS with good range
Black Hole: Can be used while airborne for tactical positioning

Best For: Players who prefer a defensive playstyle or are struggling with Hard/Nightmare raids. Star Rage’s consistency makes it a reliable choice for progression.

B-Tier Cursed Techniques: Solid Choices

Ratio (Grade 2)

Ratio excels as the best low-rarity technique and an excellent secondary CT choice. Its fast animations and large hitboxes make it surprisingly effective in PvP, while its low cooldowns provide consistent damage output.

Efficient Moveset:

Fraction: Fast AOE damage
Dividing Lunge: Excellent mobility with damage
Split Barrage: Great for both PvP mobility and raid damage

Best Use Case: Perfect as a secondary technique or for beginners who need a reliable damage source without the complexity of higher-tier techniques.

Straw Doll (Grade 3)

Straw Doll serves as a decent beginner technique with solid damage output and some utility. While outclassed by higher-tier techniques, it can carry new players through early to mid-game content.

Doll-Based Attacks:

Piercing Rain: Good farming AOE (requires channeling)
Nail Gun: Fast raid/PVP skill and combo extender
Resonance: Decent raid damage (difficult in PvP)

Beginner Friendly: Straw Doll’s straightforward mechanics make it an excellent starting point for new Jujutsu Zero players.

C-Tier and D-Tier: Techniques to Avoid

Cursed Speech (Grade 2) – C-Tier

Cursed Speech offers minimal value with weak damage output and only basic AOE utility. While it has some support capabilities as a secondary technique, it’s quickly outclassed by better options.

Exploding Flesh (Grade 3) – D-Tier

Exploding Flesh is the worst technique in Jujutsu Zero, featuring the lowest DPS and mechanics that actually damage the user. Avoid this technique entirely and replace it as soon as possible with any other option.

How to Get Cursed Techniques in Jujutsu Zero?

Understanding the gacha system is crucial for building your ideal technique collection. Here’s everything you need to know about acquiring cursed techniques:

The CT Gacha System

Access the gacha through the star-shaped icon in the top menu
Spend Lumens (in-game currency) for technique spins
Check boosted banners for increased Special Grade rates
Equip two techniques simultaneously from your inventory

Lumens Farming Strategies

Efficient Lumen farming is essential for consistent technique acquisition:

Method	Lumens/Hour	Difficulty	Best For
Chest Exploration	3,500+ per chest	Easy	Beginners
AFK Realm	Passive accumulation	Very Easy	All players
Easy Raids	100 Lumens per raid	Easy	Consistent farming
Medium Raids	150 Lumens per raid	Medium	Better returns
Hard Raids	200 Lumens per raid	Hard	Maximum efficiency

Table: Comprehensive Lumen farming methods with efficiency ratings

Pro Tip: The AFK Realm provides free spins over time, making it the most accessible method for beginners. Save your Lumens for Special Grade pity rather than spending on Robux.

Mastery Farming Guide

Unlocking advanced technique moves requires dedicated mastery farming:

Activate a Mastery Vow for bonus mastery EXP
Have a friend or alt account accept Level 1 student quest
Farm students continuously (they won’t despawn with active quest)
Never complete the quest on the alt account
Optional: Use private servers for uninterrupted farming

Important: Do not finish the quest on your alt account, or the enemies will despawn, ending your farming session.

Skill Tree Optimization

Building the right skill tree is crucial for maximizing technique effectiveness:

Best Skill Tree Priority

Offense Tree (90% priority): Focus on ATK nodes for maximum damage
Vitality Tree (Secondary): HP nodes for raid survival
Cursed Energy/Cooldowns: After mastering Easy/Medium raids

Technique-Specific Builds

Disaster Flames Special Build: Full Offense tree with crit rate and crit damage focus to reach S-tier potential.

General Purpose: Offense > Vitality > Cursed Energy > Cooldowns for balanced performance across all content.

PvP vs Raid Performance Analysis

Different techniques excel in different game modes. Here’s how each performs:

PvP Dominance

Limitless: Domain Expansion provides unmatched control
Shrine: Fast animations and high burst damage
Disaster Tides: Superior speed and damage output
Ratio: Best low-tier PvP option with fast moves

Raid Excellence

Disaster Tides: Fastest execution, highest sustained damage
Shrine: Consistent high damage with safe ranged options
Star Rage: Safest option for difficult content
Limitless: Versatile with excellent ultimate damage

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Even experienced players make these crucial errors:

Ignoring skill tree optimization: A proper build can elevate techniques by entire tiers
Wasting Lumens on low-tier banners: Save for Special Grade pity
Neglecting mastery farming: Advanced moves are game-changing
Wrong technique combinations: Some CTs synergize better than others
Forgetting cooldown management: Essential for sustained DPS

Future Meta Predictions

Based on current development trends and Update 1 patterns:

More Domain Expansions likely coming for Shrine and Disaster Flames
New Special Grade techniques expected in future updates
Technique rebalancing may shift current tier positions
Evolvable techniques system hinted at in recent updates

Stay updated by joining the official Discord server for the latest news and changes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the absolute best cursed technique in Jujutsu Zero?

Disaster Tides currently holds the top spot as the best overall technique due to its faster execution speed and superior damage output. However, Limitless with Domain Expansion and Shrine with crit builds are extremely close contenders.

Do I need a specific clan for certain techniques?

Most techniques don’t require specific clans, except for some synergy benefits. Limitless notably doesn’t require the Gojo clan despite being Gojo’s technique in the anime.

How many Lumens do I need for guaranteed Special Grade techniques?

The Special Grade pity costs 70,000 Lumens, which can be farmed through approximately 700 Easy Raids, 467 Medium Raids, 350 Hard Raids, or 234 Nightmare Raids.

Can I use two cursed techniques at once?

Yes! You can equip two different cursed techniques simultaneously from your inventory, allowing for powerful combinations like Limitless + Shrine or Disaster Flames + Blood Manipulation.

How often should I reroll my techniques?

Focus on acquiring at least one S-tier technique first before considering rerolls. With two technique slots, having one top-tier option is better than two mediocre ones.

Conclusion

Mastering Jujutsu Zero’s cursed techniques is essential for dominating both PvP and PvE content. While Disaster Tides currently reigns supreme, the meta remains dynamic with regular updates and balance changes.

Remember that technique choice should complement your playstyle – what works for competitive raiding might differ from casual PvP enjoyment. Focus on mastering one or two techniques rather than constantly switching, and don’t forget the importance of proper skill tree investment.

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